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Storm damage roof report in Eynsford, Kent
Need a storm damage roof report in Eynsford? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- New damp or leaks inside
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Damaged gutters and fascias
About our storm damage roof report in Eynsford
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. That makes the difference between storm damage and old wear important. Our report records both: recent damage alongside any older defects, like nail fatigue on slates or eroded pointing. We describe what we see, whichever way it points. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. If you are worried about holes or cracks caused by debris and cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind, we can find out what’s behind it.
For a small place like Eynsford, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Eynsford (DA4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Eynsford: your questions answered
Is Eynsford within the area you cover?
Yes. Eynsford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Eynsford?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Eynsford is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
Only your insurer can decide that. We record the damage, with photos and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Is wear and tear covered by insurance?
Wear and tear is typically excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Leaks and storm damage in Eynsford
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. Lullingstone Castle, about 1 mile south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Eynsford. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Eynsford station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over. For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Anthony Roper Primary School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot.
Eynsford is about 5 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Eynsford gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Kent coverage includes Eynsford and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of DA4 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Edwards Court, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out storm damage roof reports in Farningham (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile south-east), Horton Kirby (2 miles north-east), East Hill (2 miles south-east) and Speed Gate (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
Around Eynsford
Around Eynsford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Malt Shovel pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Eynsford station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Eynsford Castle (less than half a mile north) and Darenth Park Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Eynsford includes The Warren.
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What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Eynsford, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- We check inside, including the loft where there is access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Flashings around stacks can lift in strong winds. We photograph any we find.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- How your policy defines a storm
- The outcome of a claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roofs
What we’re asked to look at in Eynsford
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or torn flashings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Take an older house close to Church of Saint Martin: leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What they will not be able to tell you